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( THEME MUSIC PLAYING )

( DRAMATIC MUSIC FADES UP )

No more fight!

I was about to win...

and you stop the fight?

After an even fight, all day

long... the decision is a draw.

The prize will be shared

by both parties.

I will not share anything...

not with her.

Since you refuse to share

the prize...

you may nominate and train

a contestant...

someone to fight on your behalf

in the next tournament.

Fine.

Very well.

So, it is decided.

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

You think this is your day,

don't you, big boy!

Shut up, bitch!

You're going down!

Never on the first date.

Yes! Woo!

Tranny bitch!

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

Be number 12.

The Kumite... are you kidding?

Yes!

( MUSIC CONTINUES )

Agh!

( SPEAKING SPANISH )

( MUSIC CONTINUES )

( MUSIC CONTINUES )

( SPEAKING RUSSIAN )

That's okay.

Oh, thank you. Come.

Oh, it's time to go now, hon.

You gave her a nice break,

sugar.

What do I get?

Can I take your order, sir?

Oh, slow down, sweet thing.

I'm Donnie.

What's your name?

What would you like to eat?

Now what's your problem, honey?

Huh?

I don't have a pr--

What's your problem?

What's your problem, bitch?

You know what? Maybe you and

I should go out to my truck...

and you can earn a little

pocket-- agh, fuck!

My fucking hand!

Hey! Hey! Hey!

Everybody, calm down!

I want that bitch fired!

( TOOTH CLACKING )

Hey, Tony?

Come on! Shit. Tony?

Come on, get him up.

Get him up! Get him up!

Come on, come on, boy.

Come on, boy.

Get his head.

Sorry, folks,

meal's on the house.

Come on, get him out of here!

[MANAGER]

Pack up your stuff, Jane.

I don't want you back here!

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

Hey, bitch?

Oh, hang in there, hellcat,

we ain't done with you yet.

We gonna make you a good,

little pussy cat.

Oh, bitch!

Shit, look what you made me do.

You better keep on doing it,

you low-life piece of shit...

or I'm gonna fucking kill you!

I'm gonna fucking kill

the bitch!

Let's get out of here!

Come on!

Get the hell off me, man!

What are you doing?

Did you see what she did

to my teeth?

Do you see what she did

to my teeth?

What the fuck?

Oh, fuck--

( SOFT MUSIC PLAYING )

( MUSIC CHANGES )

( SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING )

( KISSING )

I'm leaving, Momma.

Where are you going, honey?

Hong Kong.

Oh, no, no. No, no,

you can't do that.

It's dangerous out there.

I'm a big girl, Momma,

I can handle myself.

Look at you, Janey.

Just like your daddy.

Just make sure you don't

end up like him.

I need to know.

( SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING )

Oh, and, honey...

don't forget to bring back

a pack of cigarettes, yeah?

Sure, Momma.

( MUSIC PLAYING )

The old lady at the bottom

of the hill told me that if

I sweep the floor,

you'll pay me $50.

Here!

Take it.

But I haven't even

started yet...

( SHRILL SINGING )

Three months left...

and you still haven't given me

one good candidate.

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

Excuse me?

Do you know where I should get

off to get to this hostel?

After everybody gets

off on the last stop,

you stay on the bus.

Then get off at the

bus terminal.

Turn left, then turn right,

and you'll be there.

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

What are you learning here?

Shaolin Kung Fu. The

Shaolin Kung Fu Master

here is very famous.

They have many

ancient Chinese weapons here.

( MUSIC CONTINUES )

( MUSIC CHANGES )

Go get her.

So... you're like the best

they've got, huh?

You got that right.

You want to spar?

Spar? With you?

No way... but I'll fight you.

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

No, no, keep the lollipop.

I think your student could do

with a little help.

You think, really?

Tell her, what did she do wrong?

I don't know, uh,

she moved kind of slow.

She made a lot of mistakes.

Ah, so you counter her

with a few of your own?

Real Kung Fu don't strike

and stop, it flows.

Around the opponent,

through the opponent.

Pack your bags, Belle,

you're done.

Sifu, I know I can beat her.

And I know you cannot.

Get out!

Sifu!

The rest of you can go, too.

You... stay!

You're almost interesting.

You have power, speed, and the

instinct that cannot be taught.

But this is meaningless...

unless you know when to hit,

and how to disguise your attack.

If you stay here with me, I'm

gonna teach you these things...

and more... much more.

How long?

Three months.

Does it pay?

Not in cash.

Then it's not for me.

There are things with

a value beyond money.

What's the matter, lady?

Where are you going?

I can show you. I can help you.

I'm looking for a youth hostel.

Sorry?

Youth hostel?

You-- oh, youth hostel!

Yeah, just not far, right here.

It's very chill.

This is very nice.

Follow me, come on.

This is it.

Thank you.

- Thank you.

-Come back. See you.

This is my cousin.

This is a good man.

He will take you.

Hi.

What's going on?

I just chatted her up

and brought her here.

This way.

This is the youth hostel?

No, it's my land.

If you want to get out

here in one piece...

you better give me your bag.

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

( MUSIC STOPS )

You need more rest.

Go back to bed.

I wanted to thank you.

And you have done so.

Those guys who attacked me,

they took my bag.

Did it have anything very

valuable in it?

All my money,

photos of my father...

the only thing I really

had left of him.

I see. You're still lucky,

though.

Things stolen can be replaced.

A body, not so easily repaired.

So go back to bed.

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

You thought about my offer...

and this is what you've

decided to do?

Interesting... but not

entirely unexpected.

You could have got a good

price for the sword.

It's my father's...

it's an antique.

How'd you know I come?

Because the offer I made you

posed a far more dangerous...

risk than what you've chosen

to do here tonight.

Risk of what? Failure.

I know who you are,

Miss Ling Chow.

You tried to steal

from the wrong person.

Now, let's see if you

still have my interest.

Try not to die in the process.

If you survive...

you won't be this wild cat

born into the streets.

Nor a girl or a woman...

become a sharpened weapon

with a purpose.

I want to transform you,

because you will fight for me.

Fight for you?

You spend 3 months here with me,

as my closed-door disciple.

No phone calls, no shopping

trips.

I'll train you in a tournament.

A tournament that can leave

you very rich...

or very damaged.

You'll stay in there.

Sleep next to my father's sword,

if you like.

You'll find a bed upstairs...

and all you need for the next

three months.

( GASPS )

( MUSIC PLAYING )

Where did you learn how

to do that?

Learn what? Sweeping?

How to act with satipatthana?

Sorry, I have no idea

what that is.

Mindfulness.

When you swept the yard,

you were so focused on it.

By the way, my name is Shu.

Tea?

Thanks. I'm guessing coffee

isn't on the menu?

It is not.

Where am I?

This is a Wudang Temple.

And you live here?

Yes.

Alone?

Usually.

Can I ask about the guy

on the altar in the picture?

Who is he?

The curious always finds

complexity. Please.

Drink.

Okay.

Shu.

This might sound kind

of strange, but...

I saw the way you fought

yesterday. It was incredible.

I was hoping you could help me.

Yes?

I'm looking for a teacher

to train me for the--

For what?

You probably won't even believe

me, it's kind of embarrassing.

You'd be surprised the things

I might believe in.

Okay.

I came to Hong Kong to fight in

a tournament called the Kumite.

And if I win...

I can give my Mom the life

my father always wanted for us.

Why are you laughing at me?

You don't think I can win?

You're right, Jane.

What's so funny about a white

girl flying all the way...

over here to commit suicide?

What do you mean?

Oh, that's just perfect,

isn't it?

I ask for a dragon

and you send me a...

a Barbie.

This was a mistake.

I'm gonna go.

Jane, wait.

I admire your cause and your

reason for competing.

Yes, you are brave and you

fight with spirit...

but you have a lot to learn.

Forgive me, it's just--

You weren't what I was

expecting.

I'm happy not to be

what you were expecting.

Now, if you can give me

directions to the embassy...

I'll leave you to sweep your

leaves and drink your tea.

Will you make a bet with me?

What if I give life

back to this bird?

You're serious?

If I can do it, you stay three

months, training with me...

for the Kumite.

And if you can't?

Right. How about an invitation

to the Kumite anyway?

No strings attached.

So either way, I win.

No, I win, you will survive.

You win, you definitely die.

( MUSIC PLAYING )

Three months.

I'll stay here however long

it takes to learn...

whatever you just did.

It will take more than 3 months,

but it's all we have.

This is unbelievable!

I just land here and meet Mrs.

Miyagi in the street market?

We call it synchronicity.

At the heart of my work...

is simplicity.

We use whatever works to

overcome the opponent.

We start from stance.

When you apply stance

with speed...

the essence of martial arts...

is learning how to use that

strength and speed...

to strike the enemy.

First step, dress properly.

Second step, eat properly.

Where did you get this?

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

Third step.

Stand properly.

Like... this.

Frozen.

SHU (V.O.) I want the sound

of this bell...

to drown the voices...

that tell you what you can...

and cannot do.

The woman who wins the Kumite

will sound louder than that.

If I hit it, like really hit it,

I'm gonna break my hand.

Is that what you want?

Certainly not.

But now, it is a matter

between you and the bell.

Am I supposed to fear

for my life again?

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

Not too awful...

for someone who was raised

beneath the wrong sky...

eating the wrong food

and chasing... rainbows.

Do you always treat your

students like this?

Or maybe I'm just very lucky.

You talk too much.

Can I ask you something?

If you must.

Did he break your heart?

Is that why you have such

a grudge against the world?

You can say so... yes.

Why don't you deal with it...

instead of take it out

on your kung fu?

I missed my chance.

So you will be my blade

to give me my revenge.

You will win the Kumite for me.

And then what?

And then you get the prize money

and get back to your life.

Back to the streets?

That will be your choice.

Back to work.

Is that why you found

yourself here?

Alone in this temple?

I'm never alone.

Don't you have a spirit

that follows you?

My father?

Mm.

I don't know

if he's alive or dead.

The only souvenirs I had left

went away with my bag.

I can hardly remember his voice.

Why are you sad?

He's still alive

if you can hear him.

It's just...

I'm afraid of forgetting

what he looks like.

I'm going to tell you a secret,

Jane.

Because death is not the end,

we are never alone.

The spirits are always with us.

At least you still have a photo.

That's something, right?

You're right...

we need a drink.

I'll make tea?

Tea is for beginners.

To your father.

To your... whoever.

Take it slowly,

it's strong... stuff.

Not bad.

( COUGHS )

Not that I'm complaining

about a field trip...

but, what are we doing here?

See the big guy over there?

The one with the girlfriend?

Yeah.

Buy him a drink. Tell him

he's very good looking.

Is this some kind of test?

Just get into a fight.

Hey, big boy.

I missed you last night.

You can make it up to me

tonight...

but I want it all night.

Tell your shy little puppets

to stop making faces at me.

You're a cold bitch!

One!

Enough!

Who the hell are you?

I'm her teacher...

and she's out past curfew.

And... it's a school night.

( HIGH-PITCHED TONE )

Come on. Fun's over.

Time to go.

What did you do to that guy?

Dim Mak. The death touch.

He's gonna die?

No, not if the ambulance

arrives in time.

( SIRENS APPROACHING )

Breathe... focus... strike.

( BELL HUMS )

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

Wai.

You're arrival lights the flame

of the Kumite.

And you, you were so impressive

the other night at the market.

I wish you the same

success here.

Where is she?

Not here yet. I believe her boat

is arriving now.

Anyways, a few fighters

are still missing.

There are some good contenders.

The competition is going

to be tight.

Friend of yours?

Sang? Used to be.

He's taking care

of the big guys.

[LING] I see.

No way! This is wild. Shit.

Hi, Muay Thai, right?

Did one of those in Bangkok.

Got my ass kicked

for two rounds.

Figured her out in the third.

Stopped her in the fourth,

but...

and the elbows on you people!

Shit!

Hey, what about you?

Oh, Brazil.

No, not where, what?

Oh! Capoeira!

Ah! Don't know that one.

No offense, but you look

more like a model...

than a fighter to me.

Long time, no see, Wai.

As promised.

Miss Ling Chow.

We are honored, Miss Chow.

Please read the form

and sign below.

What is it?

A formality.

Sorry.

For what?

You don't need to write

to fight.

( MUSIC PLAYING )

( DOOR CLOSING )

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

Master Shu. You're student

is not a Chinese.

Your powers of observation

do you credit.

She is an American.

And you wish to enter

an American in The Kumite...

on your behalf?

I do.

All right.

What's that say?

Just that if you are maimed or

killed during the tournament...

that you don't hold any of them

responsible.

And I thought all that

calligraphy was a waste of time.

The better the writer,

the better the fighter.

Wait here.

You're Master Shu's student,

are you not?

I am.

Incredible. I mean... welcome.

I'm sorry, who are you?

You're so direct, so American.

You didn't answer my question.

I like to think of myself as the

Kumite's most ardent patron.

If there's anything I can do for

you while you're here...

anything at all, please call me.

I am at your service.

Thanks.

Now, the rules.

You can win by knocking

your opponent out or...

by forcing her off the fighting

platform, or--

Welcome to the 435th meeting

of the Kumite.

All of you have been invited

here for one reason.

In your chosen martial arts...

you showed fire,

and we were watching.

For long years, our order

has followed...

the ancient practice

of martial arts.

With real skills come real

dangers.

Like those who came before,

you must be prepared to break...

or be broken, to bleed,

or shed some...

to take a life...

or lose your own.

So, your commitment

humbles us...

and we are now committed

to honoring you...

with a Kumite fit for heroes.

( CROWD CLAPPING )

I'm happy to see you

honor our agreement.

Does this surprise you?

No, your choice of student does.

Remember when we were young?

We used to laugh about how

the Americans fought.

They were an insult to kung fu.

You said, and I quote...

"but they bleed well."

We were girls then.

All we ask for is a fair fight

in every round and in the final.

The final? I don't see it.

Ladies, I hope this Kumite will

allow you to finally...

leave behind your hate...

and recover the friendship

you used to have.

Our guests are loving the

tension in the air.

But, save it for the fight,

all right?

Come on.

( ROCK MUSIC PLAYING )

♪ Oh baby watch your step

♪ If you're gonna dress

like that ♪

♪ Oh baby watch your step

How are ya?

You look stressed.

No.

Not nervous, are you?

No.

Tiger Balm. Smell the pain.

Story of my life.

You want some?

Sure.

It's good stuff.

Gets you nice and warm.

Do you want a protein bar?

Yeah, I don't really eat...

No?

No.

Ever been to Phoenix? Fought

in a cage there. Great town.

Hot as hell. Fought in Texas,

too. Behind a bar.

You're really friendly.

[REFEREE]

Ladies and gentlemen...

First match of this Kumite.

Number two... Wudang style...

versus number three, Taekwondo.

You are number two, Jane.

Welcome to the jungle, darling.

Ready?

Ready.

Ready?

( GONG CLANGS )

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

Come on, girls, give us

a better show.

( HIGH-PITCHED RINGING )

( CROWD APPLAUDING )

The winner of the first bout.

Number two... Jane Jones.

Just breathe.

Shu--

Shh.

Breathe. Observe. Learn.

Next bout, number five, Hou

Quan, versus number six, Boxing.

Ready? Ready?

( GONG CLANGS )

( CROWD APPLAUDS )

The winner of the third bout,

Number five, Lam Mai Wai.

( MUSIC PLAYING )

Ziranmen versus number four,

Monkey Boxing.

♪ You've got to see it

to believe it ♪

♪ I can look at a girl

center of the world ♪

♪ And make her fall in love

with me ♪

[LEADER] Number twelve.

Next bout, number fourteen.

♪ Because whatever goes around

has got to come around ♪

♪ And then it's bound

to let you know ♪

♪ You're fascinating

♪ You don't stop devastating

She was finished, you psycho

bitch.

Number one, Shaolin, versus

number fifteen, Krav Maga.

Be quick. Be cruel.

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

Ready?

( GONG CLANGS )

( CROWD APPLAUDS )

Ling is the winner.

This marks the end

of the first round.

Go shower.

Congratulations, madam.

This looks to be quite

a tournament this year.

Our guests are very happy.

Wai, it is not the prize or the

glory that bring me back.

Just the hope that matters

between us...

would be settled here.

Things will definitely be

settled, Shu, once and for all.

Check that out.

Welcome to the Kumite, right?

Ha. Welcome to the Kumite.

I'll tell you what.

Whoever wins this shin-dig...

stands the other out to a proper

night in Hong Kong.

Deal?

Deal.

Yeah.

You all right there,

cuckoo bird?

Cuckoo. Cuckoo. Cuckoo.

Cuckoo.

You don't like me, do you?

Not particularly.

But you like everybody but me...

because you know we will meet

on the platform...

and I will shut your mouth...

for good.

Good to know, wack job.

Hey!

Sorry, little Miss Punching Bag.

What was that?

That's you. Slow. Predictable.

Easy to hit. Miss Punching Bag!

Easy there, vanilla and lemon.

Keep your gas for the race,

all right?

Your teacher's got you thinking

you're the real deal Wudang.

I'll show you that you're not.

I can wait.

Chances are she won't make

the next round anyway.

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

Hey, looks like daddy's girl

come alone this time.

I don't want any trouble.

I don't even care if you stole

my money.

I just want my pictures back.

Hey, Blondie.

You have guts to come here

treating us like thieves?

I know you have them.

I don't wanna hurt you.

Oooh, white girl getting mad.

Just give me my pictures

and I'll go.

They're worthless to you.

You mean this?

Uh-uh... not you.

I keep, souvenir.

( OMINOUS MUSIC PLAYING )

You want? Too bad.

Bye, bye, Daddy!

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

Have you lost your mind?

Shu?

Using your skills for revenge?

They burnt my father's picture.

Like a fine sword cutting down

stray dogs?

I'm sorry.

You're no longer my student.

Wait, I lost control.

Yes, with the art that I taught

you and I will not stand back...

and watch you lose control

in the Kumite.

Give me another chance.

For what?

To be maimed or killed?

If you lose control, if you lose

focus, you'll have no chance.

And I will not be a part

of that.

Shu--

Goodbye and good luck, Jane.

Go.

( SOFT MUSIC PLAYING )

( MUSIC CHANGES )

This is a lot of money,

Mr. Sang.

Don't screw it up with us.

Your bets are safe with me, sir.

Thank you for your confidence.

You said you were the most

devoted patron of the Kumite.

I think you meant parasite.

( CHUCKLES )

I'm a gambling, man, yes.

So are you. Difference is,

I'm only betting money...

where you're betting, well...

everything.

But now, did you just come

here to insult me...

or is there something else

I can do for you?

There is.

I was hoping you could tell me

if you've ever seen this man.

He does look familiar.

Is this your father?

He came here to compete 18 years

ago. Never came back.

I'm sorry to hear that.

I wonder what happened to him.

But here's a thought.

Your father, as an American,

an outsider...

odds were heavily against him.

And kept increasing as each

passing round.

Just as they're increasing

against you.

You see the symmetry?

It's uncanny.

So he made it to the

later rounds?

I don't... recall.

I doubt it.

Watch my fight tomorrow.

Maybe it'll jog your memory.

I look forward to it.

By the way, my client's betting

on your opponent.

But I have not, for now.

So, win this one

for the both of us.

I have an idea.

I can turn $1 million

into five.

Are you really taking this risk?

That should be fine.

Weapon round! Number nine,

Nunchuck...

versus number seven, Halberd.

Where's your teacher?

She leave you alone?

The story of my life.

Ready? Ready?

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

Weapon round winner,

number 9, Sunny Jaa.

( SOFT MUSIC PLAYING )

May I ask you something?

Concerning?

This man. Do you know him?

I believe he fought

in the Kumite.

The American, yes...

a long time ago.

The one who might have been

champion...

had he been brave enough

to return for the final match.

What do you mean?

Well, we wondered how a man

who fought so well...

could have lost his spirit

before the final.

Next match, weapon.

Number two, Double Hand

Swords...

versus number five, Kwan Dao.

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

Ready? Ready?

( CROWD APPLAUDS )

Weapon round two winner...

number two, Jane Jones.

Next match. Number twelve...

Double Sword versus number

thirteen, Sword.

Nice match.

Thanks.

Wish me luck.

I'm off to carve me

a psycho steak.

Be careful. She's not really--

Right in the head?

Yeah.

[CASSIDY]

Tell me about it.

These will do.

Catch a loony by the toe.

Ready? Ready?

( GONG CLANGS )

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

No! Cassidy!

Are you all crazy? Stop!

Get your hands off me. Don't you

see what's happening here?

Get off me!

No! Stop this!

You are next.

Get off of me! Cassidy!

Get off of me!

Give me your hand.

Give me your hand.

Get out now! Cassidy!

Cassidy!

Cassidy!

[JANE] Stop it! Stop it!

You gotta get off of her!

Get off her!

( SOFT MUSIC PLAYING )

Hey, hey, hey. Oh, my god!

Somebody get a doctor!

Breathe. you'll be okay,

you'll be okay.

Look at me. Look at me. Okay.

It's okay. It's okay.

Doctor!

Cassidy.

Cassidy--

She will kill Ajing.

Surely, she will.

This brings us to the end

of the weapon round.

We will now proceed

to the semi finals.

Next bout. Number one, Ling Chow

versus number nine Sunny Jaa.

Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!

( SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING )

Now walk me through this.

You win the semi final round.

And what, that's it?

You're done?

Nothing left in the tank?

( SOMBER MUSIC CONTINUES )

Dad.

Come on, say something.

Say something.

Give me a sign.

Give me a sign, please.

Give me a fuckin' sign!

The winner of this round,

number one, Ling Chow.

[REFEREE] Next match,

number two Jane Jones...

versus number thirteen,

Svietta Chekhov!

Please.

Please, Dad. I'm scared.

I'm scared.

I don't think Daddy's

here to help you.

So, that's it? You forfeit?

Leave me alone.

You and the Australian

were friends?

So why don't you go and get that

crazy bitch that killed her?

Did your teacher tell you

to come here?

No.

She doesn't care about you.

I mean, she's just here settling

some score with Master Shu.

I don't even know

if she cares about me.

But anyway...

where is your teacher?

We had a...

[REFEREE]

Next match...

Forget it.

number two Jane Jones...

versus number thirteen,

Svietta Chekhov!

She dumped you.

That's not-- it's complicated.

Right.

Too bad, though.

Beating that Russian freak

will be a complete yawn.

Hey, not for you, for me.

But, knocking you out

in the finals...

I've been dreaming of that.

It doesn't look like you're such

a formidable opponent after all.

[REFEREE] Next match.

Number two Jane Jones...

versus number thirteen,

Svietta Chekhov!

So your match is over

before it even begins.

Never let your guard down

so early, Sang.

[REFEREE] We are running

out of time.

You called her twice.

[REFEREE] Last call!

Number two, Jane Jones...

versus number thirteen

Svietta Chekhov!

( AUDIENCE CLAPPING )

Little puppet, you shouldn't

have come back.

Ready? Ready?

( GONG CLANGS )

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

( MUSIC CHANGES )

( OMINOUS MUSIC PLAYING )

The winner for this round...

Number thir--

( CROWD CLAPPING )

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

That... is for Cassidy.

And that was for the rest of us.

The winner is number two,

Jane Jones.

You fought bravely today.

And in doing so, you cost me

quite a bit of money.

What the hell do you want?

Congratulate you,

and if need be...

to hedge my bet

for tomorrow's final.

But I see that there's no need.

You're not gonna make it.

The hell, I won't.

My lord, the resemblance

is truly uncanny.

Especially right now.

But your injuries appear to be

more serious than his were.

What are you saying?

That's why I actually didn't

have to use this on you...

like I did on him.

He gave me no choice, you see.

He was gonna win the final,

and lose me a lot of money.

That simply was not

in the cards then.

Son of a bitch!

He mentioned you... said he had

a little girl, and here you are.

All grown up and ready

to follow in his footsteps.

Miss Jones, I don't think

you're faster than the bullet.

Your father certainly wasn't.

But you martial artists need

to discover that the hard way.

Did Shu's fiancé discover that

the hard way, as well?

Your father...

is remembered incorrectly

as the coward American...

who mysteriously disappeared

before the final.

And you will be remembered as

the one that was good enough...

to get there... just not good

enough to show up.

For a fight you really had no

chance of winning anyway...

it's really the best

for both of us.

( LOUD BANG )

Come.

Your task is almost complete.

Who is he?

He was my brother Jake.

He and Shu were meant to wed.

We were so happy... like one

family.

He made just one mistake.

Shu just abandoned him,

broke his heart.

He killed himself for her.

Just as I will now break her

heart... for him.

So that's what drove you...

not hate.

Never hate... just love

turned into poison.

Come on.

Shu!

Breathe.

Your ribs are cracked.

Some internal bleeding.

It was madness for you

to send her to me.

What will happen if I don't

go back?

You will survive and forget this

stupid idea of coming out here!

But I'm so close!

To what, death?

Don't you understand

how lucky you are, Jane?

If I give up, he wins.

Who does?

Sang.

He told me everything.

He killed my father.

So this is what drives you...

vengeance?

Have you learned nothing

I have taught?

I've learned more than you know.

The man on your alter...

I think Sang killed him, too.

I know it well.

You knew and you did nothing?

Even if Sang is evil...

good people should never

seek vengeance.

I know what you mean

by synchronicity now.

( SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING )

I always thought that message

was for me.

And now I know it's for you.

Turn it over.

DAD (V.O.): All that is

necessary for evil...

to prosper,is that good people

do nothing.

[SHU]

You are right, Jane.

( MUSIC PLAYING )

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

She's crazy.

Shu healed her.

No ancient Chinese secret...

is gonna heal broken bones

in a single--

Night.

Impossible.

You heal the mind,

the body will follow.

But it's an illusion...

the pain is merely asleep.

Wake it up.

You know, it's very brave of you

to come and face me...

after what happened yesterday.

Your choice... I'm here to win,

that's all.

So am I.

Ready? Ready?

( GONG CLANGS )

( DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING )

You don't have to die to lose.

Nobody will blame you if you

decide to step out of the line.

I have no choice but to win.

( MUSIC CONTINUES )

( HIGH-PITCHED RINGING )

She will not survive.

She's done.

( DRAMATIC MUSIC FADES UP )

No, I don't think so.

( DRAMATIC MUSIC CONTINUES )

( MUSIC CHANGES )

Where are you going, Sang?

You said my bets were safe.

You know the rules, Mr. Sang.

If that's the best you can do...

a quick death is better than

what I have planned for you.

Tell them the truth first, Sang.

What are you talking about?

What truth?

Sang! This is your last chance.

( SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING )

She's not responsible

for Jake's death.

He didn't commit suicide.

I killed Jake to get out

of paying a debt, that's all.

He would have ruined my

reputation.

Shu knew that...

but she never told you.

And if you focused your anger

on him...

he wouldn't have hesitated

to kill you.

I'm sorry, Wai.

The blue-eyed bullet

from the West.

I didn't see you coming.

( SOFT MUSIC PLAYING )

For the first time, our highest

honor is awarded to a fighter...

born beneath the distant sky.

Jane Jones, we salute your

courage and your skill.

And that of your opponent.

For centuries, Wudang

and Shaolin have been...

the rightful legends

of Chinese martial arts.

I hope that from today forth...

the circles will be joined

together.

( SOFT MUSIC FADES UP )

( MUSIC PLAYING )

Try another hand.

Good!

♪ Wait a minute

♪ People you know

♪ Don't I even get a chance

to hold you once more ♪

( KNOCK ON DOOR )

♪ Don't rush away

♪ Please please listen

to what I have to say ♪

♪ Because I love you baby

♪ You know it's true

♪ Your fear is going

to go go go ♪

♪ Wait a minute

Don't leave me now ♪

♪ Baby I can't live without you

Right now I can't see how ♪

♪ Too many times baby

you tell me it's okay ♪

♪ Too many times

♪ Love me all night because

you're still my baby ♪

♪ I don't mean baby

♪ I won't break it

♪ Wait a minute

♪ Don't walk away

♪ Please darling listen

♪ What I have to say

♪ Wait a minute

Wait a minute ♪

♪ Before you go

♪ Give me just one

more chance ♪

♪ True my love was wrong

before ♪

♪ I love you baby

You know it's true ♪

♪ Your fear is gonna do

♪ Baby baby baby

♪ Please I want you

♪ Got to have you baby on me